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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
KAS.KAA.001

Introduction to education, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
KAS.KAA.001
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jaakko Kauko
Responsible teacher:
Ninja Hienonen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Education and Culture 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Education Studies 100 %

Education as a science, the role and importance of educational sciences. Knowledge formation in educational sciences, areas of research and the fundamentals of designing educational research. Educational research conducted in the Faculty of Education and Culture.

Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

26.08.2024 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Completion option 2

Independent study

20.01.2025 31.05.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)